In this episode we discuss when we need a mechitza or gender separation outside of prayer.

To read all the sources mentioned in this episode, click here: https://www.deracheha.org/mechitza-3-separation-in-society/

In this episode we discuss the structural requirements for a mechitza and whether the ezrat nashim's structure has a halachic effect on prayers said within it.

Find all the sources discussed in this episode on our website here: https://www.deracheha.org/mechitza-2-structure/

In this episode we discuss the purpose of mechitza and why gender separation is a part of prayer.

This episode is dedicated in honor of Ilana Abramson's birthday by her daughter, Raphaela.

Full article available here: https://www.deracheha.org/mechitza-1-purpose/

In part 2 of our megilla reading podcast we discuss who constitutes a quorum for megilla reading, and whether women may read for herself and others.

Read all the sources here: https://www.deracheha.org/megilla-reading/

In this episode we discuss the nature of women's obligation in megilla reading and the brachot recited. Part 2 will discuss who constitutes a quorum for megilla reading, and who a woman may read for.

Read more in our article here: https://www.deracheha.org/megilla-reading/

In this episode we dicuss women and tefilla be-tzibbur. Specifically, what is the nature of communal prayer? What is the role of Shaliach Tzibbur, and who can fill it? What is the significance of women's participation?

Click here for the full article: https://www.deracheha.org/tefilla-be-tzibbur/

This episode was dedicated in memory of Michael ben Yosef Halevi Lebenbaum

In this episode we address some fundamental questions about minyan.

What is a minyan and what is it for? Who does and doesn't count toward a minyan, and why?

To read all the sources mentions in this podcast, head to https://www.deracheha.org/minyan/

In this short episode, Rachel goes behind the scenes with Laurie to discuss Deracheha's most recent article on menstruation and Shabbat. Learn what made writing this article so challenging, what surprised Laurie as she was writing it, and what's next on Deracheha's to-do list.

To read the article, click here: www.deracheha.org/menstruation-and-shabbat/

Deracheha's Rachel Weber Leshaw spoke to Brhan Worku about the Ethiopian Jewish holiday of Sigd. Brhan talked about the meaning of Sigd, her family's journey from Ethiopia, cultural differences between Ethiopian and Israeli society, and whether non-Ethiopian Jews should celebrate Sigd too. Speaking engagements for Brhan can be arranged through storiesofisrael.com

What are the the mitzvot and customs of Erev Yom Kippur? Why are they significant? How do they apply to women?

Full article here: www.deracheha.org/erev-yom-kippur/

Tefilla Zakah adapted for women here: https://www.kipa.co.il/userFiles/zaka_yomKipur.pdf